what has happened to macedonian clubs in victoria? once-proud clubs are now playing in the cow paddock leagues. so it appears the 2011 premier league season will not contain a macedonian club? rezil.

I am not sure but perhaps the advent of Jole Karevski in 1995/6 and his use of community church funds for his legal actions against other Macedonians and Macedonian church communities and for lavish wages for himself and his deputies instead of being utilised to fund community projects such as Preston Lions might be one reason why.

It appears that the people who were in positions of power were crooks, as several of the players weren't paid and still haven't been paid. Then again, the Macedonian grkomani from Hiedelberg aren't much better with 60 year old men trying to have fist-fights in the dressing room. This problem is not unique to Macedonians, but it is most unfortunate about Preston, because they were a class A team, a tight unit that could match it with South and Melbourne Knights on any day.

It didn't help having those jesters with a collection plate on behalf of Ljube the traitor either. Macedonians need to become lean in their thinking, no more room for traitors, thieves and sellouts. When Preston was lean and mean, it was a source of pride for all Macedonians in Australia and a particularly unifying force among Macedonians from Bitolsko, Prilepsko, Lerinsko, Kostursko and other places.

__________________In the name of the blood and the sun, the dagger and the gun, Christ protect this soldier, a full blooded Macedonian.

Its where i learn't how to be a Macedonian. Where all Macedonian males used to gather like an army every sundays arm in arm chant together, fight together, commiserate and celebrate together.

sometimes watch some football.

Seriously, some of my most memorable times in my life came from that club. I spent special moments with my Father, Brothers, Uncles, cousins, friends.
I made many friends at the club which some i would call Brothers. Till this day when we cross paths we remember each other and hug and talk about the good old days and momentarily (just like back then) forget about all the problems in our lives. This is what Preston Makedonia did for us.

There were legends at the club and i will remember till the day i die.
George McMillan- there would never be a most loyal non Macedonian player like him

The Old man that played the Trumpet- mainly the tune (Makedoncite se borat)

zule- some sort of assistant who was always near the bench and who copt a lot of shit from the crowd and i never knew why but he took it all, it was like water off the ducks back.

The man with the Deep loud voice- winning or loosing, he used to chant never ending loud and slow "MAKEDONIA" that could be heard from miles away. (He was Sash Ogdanovski's father) Unfortunatley he has passed away.

Preston Makedonia FC has gone through hard times, however a new committee has been elected who can be trusted and will do their best to restore the club to its former glory (along with the help needed from the Macedonian community).

Preston still is and can be a community centre of Macedonian nationalism. The club will be aiming for promotion into the VPL next year, providing we win the playoff next Sunday.

Preston defeated Diamond Valley 1:0 in front of a decent crowd. Congratulations to the team, it was an incredible achievement to survive this year, given the massive head start they had given the teams above them up to mid way through the season.

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Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. - Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Does anyone know where I can find some chants from soccer matches in Macedonia, preferably the national team. I've found a few on youtube, but I'm looking for a few more.
If anyone knows a chant that is used at games feel free to post it in words aswell.
The reason for me asking is because with the new Fifa 11 game, it is possible to upload your own chants to play during a match. Unfortunately you can't play as Macedonia, but we still have Goran Pandev at Inter Milan.
I haven't tried out the feature yet, but a couple more chants would be great, along with my Aston Villa chants that I have found thus far.
Cheers.